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A podcast all about ska music, talking about ska, interviewing bands, and keeping you up to date on new music & events in the ska community!
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Recent episodes include "Something To Do (EP.313)" (22 October 2026, 70 minutes), "Devon Kay and The Solutions (Ep.312)" (15 October 2026, 68 minutes), and "Doc Turbo (EP.311)" (8 October 2026, 81 minutes).
On The Upbeat publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 74 minutes across 317 episodes.
Booking probability for On The Upbeat is 45%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. On The Upbeat requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. On The Upbeat's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for On The Upbeat are Artists, Writers & Performers. On The Upbeat has a music audience and around 170 subscribers on YouTube.
On The Upbeat is a music podcast with 317 episodes published.
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This week Nate from Something To Do joins us. We start by discussing if singers should sing at their shows. We also breakdown Something To Do’s new album, A Little Misdirection. We learn about the album’s writing...
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This week Devon Kay from Devon Kay and The Solutions joins us. We discuss the role of the audience in creating art and we breakdown the band’s new record, World’s Greatest Album. We listen to their song Wannabe and we...
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This week we chat with Joshua and Mike from Doc Turbo. They tell us how they got into ska music and how a school talent show lead to the group’s formation. We the breakdown the band’s new record, What’s So Important? We...
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This week Ken and Geoff from Be Decent join us. First, we discuss what Halloween candy is the most ska, Law and Order and 90’s ska music. Ken and Geoff tell us how they got into music, how the band got started and where...
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This week Shane and Lou from Calypso’s Curse join us. First, we discuss which Looney Tunes love ska music? Shane and Lou breakdown the band’s upcoming EP and we world premiere their song Back Of The Line. We discuss...
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This week Adam Davis from Omnigone joins us. We talk about ska podcasting and guitar solos in ska. We share our mutual love for Half Past Two. We breakdown Omnigone’s new album, Turn Up The Fear and we discuss the...
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This week we recorded a live episode with Karen Roberts of Chase Long Beach. This episode was recorded on Saturday, August 15 in Garden Grove, California from the Summer Ska Classic. First, Karen tells us about managing...
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This week Brayden and Ryan from The Skariginals join us. First we discuss how phones work and we discuss what Disneyland rides are the most ska. Ryan and Brayden break down the bands new record, Get Out Of Your Head and...
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This week Tyler and Spence from Swigfoot join us. First, Matt talks about going to see Spider-Man for far too long. Next we tell you some of our favorite ska lyrics and we give you some ska news. Next Spence and Tyler...
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This week Adam "The Ska Mailman” Wallace joins to talk about Lab Brats. First, we discuss the return of Reel Big Fish and we give you some ska news. Adam talks about opening for The Aquabats, write the new Lab Brats...
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This week Brandon and Heath from The Operators join us. First we discuss how to handle conflict and then we give you some ska news. Heath and Brandon talk about what the band has been doing the last five years. They...
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This week Tim and Jamie Ankeny join us to discuss their fundraiser, Rock For Choc. Listen as Tim and Jamie tell us why they started raising money for Children’s Hospital of Orange County. Hear how a ska community...
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This week Dave McWane, Matt Appleton and Joe Gittleman join us to breakdown the new album from Big D and The Kids Table, The Good Ole American Saturday Night. Listen as they discuss the song writing, recording and...
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It’s a host only episode!!! Matt, Evan, RJ and Anthony tell you what ska hill they are ready to die on and they reflect on the history of the podcast. Join us as we tell you how the show started, favorite memories...
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This week Harry Katz from Harry Katz and The Pistachios joins us. We first tell you some interesting music facts and Harry tells you how he got into music. Harry tells us about the early days of the band and we listen...
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This week Callyn and Mike from The Wavebirds join us. First, we discuss what video games are the most ska. Callyn and Mike talk about the writing and recording of the band’s new album. They tell us about the album’s art...
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This week Evan Worhman from Hooray For Our Side joins us. We discuss side projects of ska bands. Evan talks about getting into music and we listen to the band’s latest song, Better Off Gone. Evan and Anthony go head to...
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This Week Sara Rose and John from Bounce House Ska join us. We discuss the band’s history, their song writing process, playing in California for the first time and the Arizona ska scene. We also talk about what makes...
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This week D-Ray and Greg from Bad Operation join us. We discuss what it takes to build a ska community, life on the road, the band’s new record, Spotify and the pressure of making your sophomore record. We of course...
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This week Harrison Nida from Victory Kid join us. We discuss ska life highlights, the band’s new album, Fortnite, the music industry and we listen to Escape Our Fate by Victory Kid. We also give you Ska News and our Ska...
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Professor of History and Director of the Lisska Center for Intellectual Engagement, American College of Financial Services
Group Head of Health and Clinical Governance, North West Employers
Professor of Church History and Apologetics at Grace Bible Theological Seminary, First Baptist Church. Salisbury, Maryland
restoration specialist, Fidelium Health
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